Farewell to a Favourite!

When the list of retiring stamp sets posted last week I have to admit I was a little bit sad.  Some of my very favourite stamp sets are going away :(  I know there will be fabulous new sets to take their place but I still will miss a few that are my go-to sets.  One such set is Artistic Etchings.  I love the images and how vesatile they are.  I decided to include it in my Retirement Party class, which is happening tomorrow night.  Here is the card we'll be making to bid Artistic Etchings a fond farwell...

Anniversary/Wedding card featuring the Artistic Etching stamp set

I chose to include one of the retiring colours in this design as well.  I used Ridinghood Red along with Crumb Cake and Soft Suede.  The background is stamped with the En Francais background stamp (thank goodness that one's staying!) and then embossed it with the Lacy Brocade TIEF (another one I'll miss!).  I added a bit of Soft Suede 3/8" taffeta ribbon and some Victoria Lace Trim as well as one of the bronze buttons I had leftover from the Holiday Catalogue.  *Sigh*...I will so miss this set!

Happy Canada Day!!

I hope today finds you enjoying the many freedoms and the natural beauty our wonderful country affords.  May we never forget how truly blessed we are to live in the best country in the world. 

God keep our land glorious and free

Now on to some stamping!  I am thrilled to be back as a guest designer over at Craft Project Central this month.  My project will post later this week, but today I have one for you from Monika Davis.  It uses one of my all-time favourite stamp sets:  Artistic Etchings.  Have a look:

Artistic Etchings Mini Journal and Card created by Monika Davis

Wouldn't this make a lovely gift for someone who likes to write or draw?  It's perfect for taking along on a vacation without taking up too much space or to use as a note pad for lists, or as a mini scrapbook!  To get the directions for this project, head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to July.  It's only $10 and you'll get TEN full colour tutorials for fabulous projects.


Now for the really great news!  As part of my compensation for my design work over at CPC I get to give away a free month's subscription to one of my lucky blog readers.  So, just like last time, I will randomly draw one winner from all the comments received on posts to this blog between today and July 7th.  I will post daily during the coming week.  Leave a comment each day and you'll be entered seven times!  On Sunday, July 8th I will announce the lucky winner.  Good luck!!